Appositives

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun right beside it.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My brother, a talented musician, plays the guitar.'

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a talented musician

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What punctuation is used to separate a nonessential appositive from the rest of the sentence?

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A comma (,) is used to separate a nonessential appositive.

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Which part of speech is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The city of Paris is known for its art.'

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The city of Paris

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What is the difference between essential and nonessential appositives?

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Essential appositives are necessary for the meaning of the sentence, while nonessential appositives can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'My friend Sarah, an excellent cook, made dinner.'

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an excellent cook

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What is the function of an appositive in a sentence?

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An appositive provides additional information about a noun.

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'The book, a thrilling mystery, kept me up all night.'

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a thrilling mystery

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What is an example of an essential appositive?

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The author J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter.